Openings · last 7 days
55
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 55 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233907
When Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) reopens
Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
74
Openings · last 90 days
75
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dMonday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 31 of 75 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (41.3%), with Wednesday (18) and Tuesday (6) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 23 of 75 detected openings (30.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–9.5 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 004 | 6 | 8.0% |
Site 004 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 6. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 26 monitored sites
Of the 234 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 19 open for online reservation · 190 reserved · 25 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
91.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 19 of 234 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online91.9%
Open site-nights19 / 234
Reserved (of online inventory)190 / 209
Weekday openings6
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 6 open site-nights on mapped sites; 19 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 19 of 234 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 017 | 2 |
| 004 | 1 |
| 015 | 1 |
| 024 | 1 |
| 025 | 1 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
6 open site-nights across 5 sites at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 017.
All 5 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 024 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 025 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)
Recreation
Rock Creek and other waterways in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains are known for exceptional trout fishing. A catch from the lake may include brook, brown, rainbow and stocked Alpers trout, while anglers may be treated to golden trout in the backcountry. Power boats on the lake are limited to electric motors only.
The area's majestic scenery and challenging trails are a draw for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. The Tamarack Trail begins in the campground and wanders up to several high-elevation, glacially-carved alpine lakes and ponds.
Facilities
The campsites are well-spaced along the lake shore, with several tent-only, walk-in sites overlooking the lake. Boat rentals, educational programs, groceries and showers are all nearby. Firewood is available on-site for a fee. Bears inhabit the area, so bear-proof lockers are provided for campers to store food.
Natural Features
The campsites at Rock Creek Lake sit on a low hill with scattered aspen and lodgepole pine trees overlooking the lake's crystal blue waters. At an elevation of 9,600 feet, the facility affords visitors excellent mountain views.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors have convenient access the magnificent John Muir Wilderness, which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain, and offers extensive hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails.
26 monitored sitesNo hookups8 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Mammoth Lakes, California, drive south on Highway 395 for approximately 13 miles. Take the Tom's Place exit and proceed west up the canyon for about 10 miles. At the lake, follow the signs to the family campground.
Bishop, CA 93515760-873-2500
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233907 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-233907 · Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) · Bishop CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
Reservations for Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 91.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 19 of 234 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 75 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 55 site-date openings at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA) in the last 7 days, 74 over 30 days and 75 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 31 of 75 (41.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which month has the most availability at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
September 2026, with 19 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 234.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-9.5 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Rock Creek Lake (Inyo National Forest, CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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